December 19, 2016

A review of Mrs Anne Wee’s (Dept of Social Work) memoir, A Tiger Remembers: The Way We Were in Singapore, was published in the Straits Times. The title alludes to Mrs Wee’s inauspicious Chinese zodiac and her 66 years of memories as a Singaporean. For the vivacious 90-year-old Wee, her first book is the result of a prolific career and her unapologetic, go-getter lifestyle. Her wit and academic prowess is reflected in this memoir, a nostalgic read for those who have fond memories of Singapore’s yesteryears. It also provides a refreshing insight from her non-native perspective. For the young, Mrs. Wee’s target audience, the book aims to explicate the reasons for Singapore’s success and initial struggles.